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alexander schawinsky
Modern
Modern

alexander schawinsky

Born 1904 Died 1979 Works span 1935–1935

Alexander Schawinsky (1904 – 1979): Pioneer of Spectodrama and Bauhaus Legacy Alexander “Xanti” Schawinsky (born Basel, Switzerland on March 25, 1904; died Locarno, Switzerland on September 11, 1979) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Swiss art and European avant-garde theatre. Born to Jewish parents of Polish descent, Schawinsky’s formative years were steeped in intellectual curiosity and artistic exploration—traits that wo…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through alexander schawinsky's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups alexander schawinsky's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.